darkie

/ˈdɑːki/

Definitions

1. noun

a person of mixed European and Asian ancestry, especially in Southeast Asia

“The darkie community in Singapore worked together to preserve their cultural heritage.”

2. noun

a person from a region with limited access to sunlight, especially in the tropics

“The darkie farmers in rural Africa struggled to grow crops due to the lack of sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • half-caste
  • mixed-blood

Antonyms

  • fair-skinned
  • light-skinned